Race-Inspired Aston to Bow at Pebble Beach

Aston Martin will launch a new appearance package for its V8 Vantage at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance next month. Called the Aston Martin V8 Vantage N420, the car is designed to commemorate the automaker's participation in the grueling 24-hour race at Germany's famed Nurburgring circuit. The mechanical package is similar to the stock Vantage with a 420-bhp V-8 mated to either a 6-speed manual or sport-shift automatic. The appearance package includes wider sills with a carbon fiber front splitter, side strakes and rear diffuser. The wheels are bold 10-spoke diamond-turned alloys with a gloss black finish. The suspension benefits from the normally optional Sports Pack that includes revamped springs, shocks and stiffer anti-roll bars. A low restriction exhaust also adds some additional bark to the car's exhaust note. Inside, the cabin is fitted with sport seats, leather or Alcantara covered steering wheel and special N420 sill plates. The exterior paint scheme also features contrasting detailing on the grille surround in tribute to the car's race livery. Production begins in July with the first customer deliveries slated for the fourth quarter of 2010.

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